All New Ford GT 2015

All New Ford GT 2015

     
        The high-performance supercar segment may do not be the same. The Ford GT introduced today in the 2015 North American International Auto Show in Detroit showcases technology and innovation with ultra-efficient aerodynamics, EcoBoost® performance and lightweight carbon-fiber construction. 
        Beginning production late the coming year, the GT hits the path in select global markets to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Ford GT race cars, placing 1-2-3 on the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans.

     It has a contemporary performance layout with rear-wheel drive along with a mid-mounted engine. And it will be propelled with the most powerful EcoBoost production engine ever: a next-generation twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 that could produce in excess of 600 horsepower. This new engine is based on the identical race-proven engine architecture as that employed in Ford IMSA Daytona Prototype endurance-racing efforts. The EcoBoost engine is a paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch transaxle for near instantaneous gear changes and exceptional driver control.

      All of an vehicle’s capabilities – acceleration, handling, braking, safety, efficiency – can improve using advanced, lighter materials, along with the GT makes generous using these high-tech composites.

     Aerodynamic efficiency is for the heart from the Ford GT design, with every slope and shape examined to lessen drag and optimize downforce. An active rear spoiler is keyed to both speed and driver input, reactively deploying and adjusting its height and/or pitch angle dependant upon conditions.

    GT would be the latest proof point with the commitment by Ford Performance to take more global performance vehicles to customers worldwide. It joins the Focus RS, F-150 Raptor, Shelby GT350® and Shelby® GT350R because latest addition to your Ford Performance lineup.

The All New Koenigsegg Regera 2015 a new Era

The All New Koenigsegg Regera 2015

 The first fully robotized car

       Given the latest advances in compact lightweight hydraulics, Koenigsegg has been able to robotize your entire Regera with minimal weight addition. As the Regera features functions for example; active back and front wings, chassis control and lifting system – the pumps and accumulators were already in position to connect other hydraulic operators. These subsequently replaced gas struts of equal weight – causing minimal weight impact.

       Due to the above, the Regera will be the first car on this planet that operates all body closures completely automatically. The spectacle to spread out and close the whole car simultaneously through the remote or smartphone, truly turns the Regera in to a transformer.

     On the surface of this, all body closures have soft latching mechanisms, giving the Regera an advanced feel. The fully robotized human body, with soft latches adds only 5 kg, making full robotization an exceptionally desirable option.

       Furthermore the wing mirrors are auto-folding whilst the doors open, giving added practicality and visual drama, because the Dihedral Synchro Helix Doors swing out and rotate 90 degrees to totally clear the door opening, without protruding a lot more than the width on the door – causing them to be highly ergonomic.

The All New Koenigsegg Regera 2015

Plug-in capability

       The Regera utilizes an EV fire up feature. Behind the robotized rear number plate nestles a kind 2 mode 3 charging port. This means that the Direct Drive Battery could be charged either from the combustion engine or throughout the charging port. The plug-in solution enabled us to generate a novel feature we call – Battery Drain Mode, or BDM abbreviated. For example, individuals around 50 km range left for the destination or next charging point, a preset geo location or perhaps a push about the touchscreen will trigger the BDM. This means the auto calculates the driving behaviour and ensures the battery is fully drained upon arrival and is also ready for any full charge. This drastically minimize fuel consumption reduce C02 emissions because the fuel consumed is correctly optimized for that length of the journey.

The All New Koenigsegg Regera 2015

The world’s first fully foldable, active, top-mounted rear wing

      The Koenigsegg One:1 featured the world’s first top mounted active rear wing. This was an innovative solution that maximized down force when compared with its weight and size.

      The Regera, being more luxury oriented, has had this answer to the next level, allowing the wing and fully fold into the body work enhancing the cars elegance while parking and reducing drag while cruising. The wing´s active foldable mechanism, is often a lightweight work of carbon fibre art as well as the movement is actually mesmerizing.

      Sporting an exceptional exhaust-note, the Regera incorporates a custom designed, sound tuned titanium system jointly manufactured by Akrapovic. The novel exhaust system carries a fish tail outlet, envisioned by Christian, that has not been seen over a production car going back half century, and we are excited to get back the sound of earlier times!

The All New Koenigsegg Regera 2015

Koenigsegg Direct Drive

       As many individuals have heard, Christian isn't a fan of hybrids, because they are generally compromised on the subject of weight, complexity, cost, packaging and efficiency. Given this, the Regera will not be what we at Koenigsegg would call a hybrid, since it does not have the regular shortcomings of your hybrid. Instead, the Regera is often a new variety of Koenigsegg – and car for instance.

      Traditional, what are named as parallel, hybrids are compromised and high, because they have two independent propulsion systems. Alternatively, series hybrids are less compromised with regards to weight, complexity and charges, but rather they are compromised on the subject of efficiency, while there is too much energy conversion taking.

      This brings us for the Koenigsegg Direct Drive Transmission or KDD abbreviated – created by Christian von Koenigsegg and developed to the Regera from the Koenigsegg Advanced Engineering team.

      The patent pending KDD system replaces the combustion engines traditional transmission and give the added benefit for pure EV mode. What is unique would be that the KDD is able to create direct drive to rear axle through the combustion engine while not multitude gears or any other traditional forms of variable transmissions, with inherently high energy losses.

       During highway travel, for instance, the KDD reduces drivetrain losses, in comparison with traditional transmission or CVT by over 50%, nevertheless there is no boost or step down gear doing work in series with all the final drive – just direct power transmission on the engine towards the wheels.

     To supplement the energy in the combustion engine also to allow for torque vectoring, regenerative braking, extreme drivers response, reverse as well as conversion, you can find three YASA developed electric motors. YASA´s axial flux motors are really power dense and permit direct drive, driving them to a key-ingredient to the KDD. One YASA for every rear wheel, giving direct drive – these times electric – then one on the crankshaft, giving torque-fill, electrical generation and starter motor functionality.

      The three electric motors constitute the strongest electrical motor set-up in production car history, replacing the gears of an normal transmission while adding; power, torque, torque vectoring however still capable to remove weight.

The All New Koenigsegg Regera 2015 Engine

       The power supply and PDU with the KDD were developed and manufactured as well as Electric Supercar virtuoso Mate Rimac with his fantastic engineering team. The 620 V battery power is in the latest fully flooded type and it is the most power-dense battery power ever made for a road going car with 9,27 kWh of one's, 67 liters of volume, and 115kg of weight. Still, the full 500 kW can momentarily be drawn during acceleration and also over 150 kW is usually absorbed through the battery-pack during regenerative braking and ICE power generation mode.

       Every cell in the pack is carefully monitored for voltage, state of charge, health insurance temperature. The cells are enclosed in the fully machined aluminum casing for safety and stability. The battery is located in by far the most protected area in the car – the carbon-aramid chassis tunnel. The whole power supply is actively cooled by external radiators and also the Regera´s many new electrical air-conditioning system, this can pre-cool your vehicle via the Koenigsegg app with a warm day.

       The complete KDD system, for example the battery, adds merely a 88kg for the Regera´s weight, as compared to what the Regera would've weighed having a traditional ICE, coupled into a 7 speed DCT transmission instead in the KDD. Presently hardly any other hybrid Hypercar measures up to this style of weight ratio with regards to electrification. This is interesting, when they all have smaller battery capacity and much less electric power compared to the Regera.

       To put it into perspective, the Regera has almost triple as much electric Bhp (700 Bhp) and also over 300 Bhp greater than its closest hybrid rival. Still the Regera seems to be very competitive weight wise, while including unusual features like a six way adjustable electrical seat and also a fully robotized body work. This is no small feature and it's also a testament to your meticulous nature from the Koenigsegg engineering team.

       The combination of electrical and combustion power is simply mind boggling. When you get up to date, it really is important – How about 3.2 seconds between 150 to 250 km/h and under 20 seconds from 0 to 400 km/h?

The All New Koenigsegg Regera 2015 Engine

Specification:

Aerodynamics

•     Foldable active rear wing (top mounted)
•     Active independent front flaps
•     Active ride height front and rear
•     Active damping
•     Total down force at 250 km/h 450Kg

Chassis

•     Carbon fiber with aluminum honeycomb, with centrally integrated fuel tank and
•     battery storage
•     Monocoque torsional rigidity: 65,000 Nm /degree
•     Weight including tanks: 75 kg

    Electronically adjustable ride height, fully independent per wheel Fully machined aircraft aluminum uprights, with SKF LeMans specification 150mm angle contact ball bearings GKN hollow/gun-drilled drive shafts, Koenigsegg Z-style progressive and lightweight anti-roll bars front and rear.

Propulsion Management

•     Koenigsegg Engine Control Module
•     (K-ECM) with full OBD II for both ICE and ED

Transmission

    Koenigsegg Direct Drive (KDD)

Brakes

•     Front: – Ventilated ceramic discs Ø397 mm, 40 mm wide 6-piston
•     Rear: – Ventilated ceramic discs Ø380 mm, 34 mm wide 4-piston
•     Koenigsegg calipers with ceramic pistons
•     Koenigsegg calipers
•     Power-assisted

Traction Control

    3 settings Wet – Normal – Track

Electronic Stability System

    Koenigsegg Electronic Stability Control (KES) with 3 settings Wet – Normal – Track

Wheels

•     Koenigsegg 2nd generation Aircore™ Superlight carbon fiber wheels with centre locking
•     Front: 19” x 9.75”
•     Rear: 20” x 12.5”

Tires

•     Dedicated Michelin Supersport
•     Unidirectional with asymmetric thread pattern
•     Front: 275/35 – 19” (Y)
•     Rear: 345/30 – 20” (Y)
•     Optional dedicated Michelin Cup2 tires

Body

    Two-door, two seater with removable structural hardtop stowable under the front hood
    Body made from pre-impregnated carbon fiber/kevlar and lightweight sandwich reinforcements

Dimensions

•     Total length: 4560 mm
•     Total width: 2050 mm
•     Total height: 1110 mm
•     Low speed ground clearance: 105 mm
•     Track mode ground clearance: 85 mm
•     Front lifting system activated: 150 mm
•     Wheelbase: 2662 mm
•     Fuel capacity: 82 litres
•     Luggage compartment: 150 litres
•     Dry weight 1420kg (Curb weight 1628 kg)

Combustion Engine – ICE

•     Koenigsegg twin turbo aluminum 5,0L V8,
•     4 valves per cylinder, double overhead
•     camshafts, dry sump lubrication
•     Compression: 9.3:1
•     Bore: 92 mm Stroke: 95.25 mm
•     Twin ceramic ball bearing turbo chargers
•     with Koenigsegg patented backpressure
•     reduction system, 1.4 bar boost pressure
•     Active hydraulic engine mounts
•     Dry sump lubrication
•     Carbon fiber intake manifold with optimi-
•     zed intake tracts
•     Total engine weight: 189 kg
•     Power output – Premium gasoline –
•     820kW (1100Hp) at 7800 rpm – redline at
•     8250 rpm
•     Torque: 1000 Nm from 2700 to 6170 rpm
•     Max torque – 1280 Nm at 4100 rpm

Electric Drive

•     One 300Nm/160kW Crank mounted motor
•     Two 260Nm/180kW Driveshaft mounted
•     motors (one per rear wheel)
•     Combined continuous electric propulsion
•     820Nm and 520kW
•     9.27 kWh liquid cooled battery pack.
•     50 km pure electric drive range on full charge (EU only)

Charging

•     All batteries are charged from the com-
•     bustion engine or through Type 2 mode
•     3 charging at the center rear of the car
•     (behind number plate)
•     3 kW onboard charger

Total Propulsion – ICE + ED

    1,11 MW/1500 hp

Equipment

           Smart airbags, detachable storable hardtop with lightweight roof, power windows, robotized and soft closing hoods and doors. Adjustable pedals and steering column, leather interior with Regera style stitching, electronically 6-way adjustable carbon sport seats with orthopedic, carbon ceramic brakes with Sport ABS, KES (stability), Active Chassis with hydraulic lifting system, Satnav, LifePo4 battery, MP3 player, Apple CarPlay, USB connection, climate control, digital warning and info system, G sensor, alarm, tyre monitoring system, leather carpets, roof storage bag, car cover, electric handbrake, power folding wing mirrors, Titanium exhaust system. Specification governed by change.

The All New Koenigsegg Regera 2015

The All New Koenigsegg Regera 2015

The All New Koenigsegg Regera 2015  Interior

The All New Koenigsegg Regera 2015

Refrence Website: file: http://koenigsegg.com/regera/

The "Agera R"

 

         The Agera R is the result of Koenigsegg’s endless pursuit of perfection.

      The model features Aircore hollow carbon fiber wheels, upgraded power and enhanced aerodynamics. The Agera R has an incredible top speed of approximately 440 km/h (273mph). Recent Records for the Agera R: 0-300 km/h in 14.53 sec, 300-0 km/h in 6.66 sec, 0-200 mph in 17.68 sec, 200-0 mph in 7.28 sec.

        The Agera R is the only roadster Hypercar with a detachable and stowable hardtop, thereby offering the best of two worlds. This, in combination with 120 litres of luggage space, truly combines extreme performance with everyday usability.

The Agera R is available in left or right-hand drive.

         The Agera R has all the features and functionality of previous year models, but also features new and unique solutions to enhance performance and visual appearance even further. Examples of these enhancements include: visible carbon on the front bonnet and bumper, new front side winglets, revolutionary Aircore carbon fiber wheels, new Aero exhaust, increased power and a raised RPM limit.

         Koenigsegg was the first Hypercar manufacturer to take steps toward green technology with the release of the biofuel CCXR in 2007. The Agera R, based on the highly competitive Agera, follows in the footsteps of the CCXR as it also runs on E85 biofuel.

       Among the many differences to the standard Agera, the Agera R has an upgraded fuel and engine management system with enough flow capacity to generate 1140hp and 1200Nm of torque on E85 and E100 biofuel. As there is less energy content per given volume in these biofuels compared to normal petrol, the fuel system has to manage a flow that is similar to a 2000hp petrol engine, which means that the Agera R’s return-less fuel system has the highest capacity of any car presently in production.

       As the Agera R is a flexfuel car, it can also be run on normal petrol. As 95 octane fuel has less octane than ethanol E85, the power is reduced to 960hp with 1100Nm of torque due to the boost pressure and ignition timing being altered to match the fuel characteristics. In order to give the Agera R maximum flexibility when it comes to power delivery, Koenigsegg has implemented the latest technology when it comes to turbo materials and design. This reduces the inertia of the turbine wheel and axle and therefore gives improved response.

THE SPESIFICATION:

 

Performance

• Power output: 1140 hp at 7100 rpm – redline @ 7500 rpm
• Torque: over 1000 Nm from 2700 to 7300 rpm
• Max torque: 1200 Nm at 4100 rpm
• Turbo: 1.4 bar boost pressure, 0.5 bar boost pressure @ 2300 rpm, Full turbo spool up @ 2700 rpm
• Acceleration: 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) 2.8 sec, 0-200 km/h 7,8 sec, 0-200-0 km/h 12.6 sec, 0-300-0 km/h 21,19 sec
• Braking distance: 30.5m (100-0 km/h)
• Lateral g-force: 1.6g
• Fuel consumption: Highway travel: 12.5 l/100km, Combined: 14,7/100km
• Weight-to-power ratio: 1.19 kg/hp (dry weight)
• Weight distribution: 44% front, 56% rear
• Emission levels: Euro V and lev 2

Aerodynamics

• Cd. 0.33 to 0.37 with adaptable rear wings.
• Frontal Area: 1.873 m2
• Total Downforce at 250 km/h: 300 kg
• Flat underside of chassis. Venturi tunnels at rear of chassis/body.

Dimensions

• Total length: 4293 mm (169″)
• Total width: 1996 mm (78.6″)
• Total height: 1120 mm (44.1″)
• Ground clearance: Rear: 100 mm (3.94″) Front: 100 mm (3.94″)
• Wheelbase: 2662 mm.
• Front track: 1700 mm. Rear track: 1650 mm.
• Front overhang: 885 mm Rear overhang: 752 mm
• Fuel capacity: 80 litres
• Luggage compartment: 120 litres (31.7 US gallons)
• Dry weight: 1330 kg
• Curb weight 1435 kg (all fluids plus 50% fuel)
• Maximum laden weight: 1650 kg (full tank, two passengers, full luggage)

Chassis

• Carbon fibre with aluminium honeycomb and integrated fuel tanks for optimal weight distribution and safety.
• Monocoque torsional rigidity: 65,000 Nm/degree.
• Weight including tanks: 70 kg.
• Front and rear suspension: Double wishbones, two-way adjustable Öhlins gas-hydraulic shock absorbers, pushrod operated.
• Triplex damper in rear.
• Electronically adjustable ride height. Front: Cro-Mo subframe, with integrated crash members.
• Rear: Semi-stressed engine and gearbox with support struts for needle bearings and o-ringed wishbone bushings, optimal rigidity and no engine inertia movements.
• Fully machined aircraft aluminium uprights with SKF Le Mans specification 150mm angle contact ball bearings.
• GKN hollow/gun-drilled driveshafts.
• Koenigsegg Z-style progressive and lightweight anti-roll bars front and rear.

Engine

• Koenigsegg aluminum 5.0L V8, 4 valves per cylinder, DOHC, titanium connecting rods, dry sump lubrication, with negative crank pressure functionality
• Compression: 9.0:1
• Bore: 91.7 mm Stroke: 95.25 mm
• Carbon fiber intake manifold with optimized intake tracts. Dual 70 mm electronic throttle bodies.
• Sequential, multipoint fuel injection with dual injectors per cylinder.
• 4 high power fuel pumps with return-less fuel system configuration
• Twin turbo, 1.4 bar boost pressure. Combined with Koenigsegg reduced back-pressure exhaust system.
• Tig-welded ceramic coated inconel exhaust system manifold with merge collector.
• Weight: 197 kg.

Engine Management

• Koenigsegg Engine Control Module with full OBD II and Flexfuel capability
  High Power coil on plug ignition system.

Transmission

• Specially developed 7-speed dual clutch, 1 input shaft transmission with paddle-shift.
• Electronic differential

Steering

• Rack and pinion power assisted steering. 2.7 turns lock-to-lock.
• Turning circle: 11 metres. TRW electro-hydraulic power-assisted.

Brakes

• Front brakes: Ventilated ceramic discs Ø 397 mm, 40 mm wide.
• 6-piston calipers. Power-assisted.
• Rear brakes: Ventilated ceramic discs Ø 380 mm, 34 mm wide.
• 4-piston calipers. Power-assisted.

Traction Control

• F1-style for optimal performance with 5 different handling modes.

Stability Control

•  KES (Koenigsegg Electronic Stability).

Wheels

• Koenigsegg Aircore carbon fiber wheels with centre locking
• Front: 19″ x 9.5″
• Rear: 20″ x 12.5″

Tyres

• Dedicated Michelin Supersport
• Unidirectional with asymmetric thread pattern
• Front: 265/35 – 19″ (Y)
• Rear: 345/30 – 20″ (Y)
• Speed rating: 420+ km/h

Body

 

        Two-door, two seater with removable hardtop stowable under the front hood lid. Body made from pre-impregnated carbon fibre/kevlar and lightweight sandwich reinforcements. Carbon vents over wheels.

Electrical System

      Solid state digital semiconductors – no fuses or relays. CAN bus operated and fully programmable functionality.

Equipment

      Dual airbags, detachable storable hardtop with glass roof, power windows, adaptive rear wing, inconel exhaust system, front winglets, 4 point racing harnesses, rear view camera, adjustable pedals and steering column, Agera stitching, adjustable seats in rake and length, carbon ceramic brakes with Sport ABS, hydraulic lifting system, power steering, power brakes, extra 4 point seatbelts for track use, satellite navigation, intelligent LifePo4 battery, MP3 player, USB connection, climate control, digital warning and info system, G sensor, alarm, tyre monitoring system, silver key, leather carpets, roof storage bag, car cover.

Extra Equipment

       Fitted luggage, special leather and colour upon request, fully visible carbon body, heated seats, ski box roof, skis, winter wheel package.

Warranty

3 Year Global Warranty.

Refrence Web : (http://www.koenigsegg.com/models/agera-r/)

Lamborghini Huracan 2014

 LOS ANGELES – Lamborghini akan memperkenalkan penerus Gallardo, Huracan. Tapi, belum sempat diluncurkan, Lamborghini Huracan sudah tertangkap kamera sedang diuji di Amerika Serikat.

Bahkan, Lamborghini Huracan diuji di jalanan umum di wilayah Amerika Serikat. Hanya saja, Huracan masih menggunakan kamuflase yang menutup seluruh bodinya.

Menggunakan kamuflase malah membuat publik di AS penasaran dengan penampilan Huracan ini. Diketahui dari tekstur bodi, betul bahwa yang sedang diuji ini adalah penerus dari sang legenda Lamborghini Gallardo.

Kemungkinannya, ini adalah bagian dari strategi Lamborghini untuk membuat publik penasaran dengan keberadaan Huracan. Rencananya, Huracan akan ditampilkan perdana di ajang Jenewa Motor Show 2014, Maret mendatang.

Lamborghini Huracan dipersenjatai dengan mesin V12 berkapasitas 5,2 liter. Huracan memiliki daya output mencapai 602 HP pada 8.250 RPM dan torsi 560 Nm yang tersedia pada 6.500 RPM. Akselerasi 0 ke 100 km/jam hanya dalam 3,2 detik, dan top speed yang mampu ditembus mencapai 325 km/jam.

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ITS Luncurkan Mobil Listrik City Car

27 Januari 2013 11:29:41

      Surabaya - Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) Surabaya meluncurkan mobil listrik berkonsep city car. Peluncuran mobil listrik yang diberi nama 'EC ITS' itu dilakukan Menteri Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan Prof Ir Mohammad Nuh DEA di Gedung Rektorat ITS Surabaya, Sabtu (26/01/2013). Surabaya, ITS Online - "Kata 'EC' dibaca 'easy' yang artinya mudah. 'EC' juga singkatan 'Electric Car'. Penjelasannya, mudah dalam hal ini karena membuat mobil listrik itu tidak susah. Terbukti mahasiswa ITS bisa menunjukkan karya terbaiknya," kata M. Nuh. Pemberian nama "EC ITS", lanjut M. Nuh, diharapkan mampu menjadi motivator bagi yang lain dan membuktikan hasil-hasil karya lainnya.

       "Rencananya, Indonesia akan menjadi tuan rumah beberapa kegiatan internasional, salah satunya APEC yang diselenggarakan di Bali. Tidak ada salahnya mobil ini dipamerkan dan menjadi karya luar biasa bagi tamu negara. Sehingga bendera ITS bisa berkibar semakin besar," kata mantan Rektor ITS ini. Sementara itu, Dosen Pembimbing Teknik Mesin ITS Dr M Nur Yuniarto mengatakan, mobil listrik ini memang untuk skala riset sejak tahun 2011, namun bila pemerintah berniat mengembangkan untuk skala industri, pihaknya siap membantu riset lanjutan. "Yang jelas, mayoritas komponen mobil 'city car' listrik itu buatan mahasiswa kami, kecuali motor penggerak atau baterai yang masih beli dari luar negeri.

       Namun kalau nantinya dijadikan skala industri, tentu kami akan merancang baterai dalam negeri," tuturnya. Ia menjelaskan, mahasiswa ITS sudah mampu merancang sistem kontrol mesin "iquteche" yang selama ini digunakan mobil berbahan bakar bensin, namun sistem itu juga dapat diaplikasikan untuk mobil listrik.

          Nur Yuniarto mengaku butuh waktu tiga bulan untuk menyelesaikan mobil ini. "Kalau baterai juga dapat dibuat di dalam negeri, maka seratus persen komponen mobil 'city car' listrik itu buatan dalam negeri, sehingga harganya akan biasa lebih murah dari biaya riset yang kami perlukan selama ini, yakni Rp400 juta hingga Rp500 juta," ujarnya. Dalam peluncuran mobil listrik berwarna putih metalik tersebut, turut menyaksikan yakni Duta Besar Duta Besar Palestina Fariz Navi Mehdawi.

Berikut Beberapa Model Design Eksteriornya:

Berikut Beberapa Rangkainan Mesin Electricnya:

 http://www.centroone.com/news/2013/01/4r/its-luncurkan-mobil-listrik-city-car/

2013 Lamborghini Sesto Elemento

Lamborghini has already confirmed that the Sesto Elemento will indeed be headed to the production line, albeit in a very limited run. With such a minute number being produced, anyone would be hard-pressed to get know when Lamborghini is even actively selling it, let alone be able to grab hold of one of those units. The task of purchasing an Elemento got even harder as a high-end dealership in La Jolla, just north of San Diego, confirmed that Lamborghini was already accepting orders for the car and that only three units were headed over to the United States.

The Lamborghini Sesto Elemento will be offered at a princely sum and rumors suggest that payment will be taken Reventon-style, which means three equal payments of $300,000 or higher with the remainder being paid at the end of the deal. That kind of price tag will bring its owner a 570 HP V10 engine and a power-to-weight ratio of only 1.75 kilograms per HP. This allows the Sesto Elemento to sprint from 0 to 60 mph in a sensational 2.5 seconds, while top speed will be higher than 186 mph.

Anyone willing and able to pay that incredible price tag better have their phone in hand and their bank account numbers handy.

UPDATE 08/21/2012: The Lamborghini Sesto Elemento was on display at the 2012 Pebble Beach Concours where Lambo representatives have confirmed that the model is priced at a cool $2.2 million. Anyone lucky enough to scrap together enough cash will still be heartbroken when they hear that all 20 units have already been sold. (GT Spirit)

Hit the jump for more details on the Lamborghini Sesto Elemento

Exterior

The main component of the new Sesto Elemento is carbon fiber and more specifically carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP). Lamborghini has been able to successfully develop a process that takes the material from 3D design through simulation, validation, testing, and finally into production. Its collaboration with the Boeing company is perhaps one of the most important to the development of this vehicle. The two companies have been able to develop the CFRP design much further than ever before thanks to their ACRC (Advanced Composite Research Center). Two of the most unique parts designed for the exterior are the wheels made entirely out of carbon fiber and the exhaust system which is made out of a material called Pyrosic. This is a glass ceramic composite that can withstand high heat.

“The Lamborghini Sesto Elemento shows how the future of the super sports car can look – extreme lightweight engineering, combined with extreme performance results in extreme driving fun. We put all of our technological competence into one stunning form to create the Sesto Elemento,” comments Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini. “

Nearly every panel of the vehicle is graced with this carbon fiber material including the monocoque passenger cell, front frame, exterior panels, and crash boxes. One of the coolest aspects of the car is that it remains unpainted in the traditional sense. The panels shine through in a matte finish, but Lamborghini has added one last piece of magic to their carbon-fiber. Towards the end of the development process fine crystals are added to the mixture and in the end a red glow is added to the entire exterior. The surface is not only stunning, but actually much stronger than a normal paint job.

Cool air is able to flow through two red triangular openings in the hood beneath the front windscreen and through large outlets in the side panels behind the front wheels. Sharply cut headlamp units complete the front end. Alongside the bi-xenon lamps, there are four LEDs in each unit. The low front end looks incredibly dominant, with the partially double-lipped front spoiler pushed way out front and distinctively formed air intakes. A powerful sideline starts at the front wheel arch, rises along the door towards the rear and ends at the broad shoulders above the rear wheel. The triangle shape is used extensively – and can be seen everywhere from the door handles to the points of the air outlet triangles in the hood that are carried through into lines along the roof. The aerodynamic elements of the Sesto Elemento are unmatched in today’s world and the design is absolutely stunning.

Interior

Lamborghini has been able to take a standard car interior and completely turn it on its head. The design of the Sesto Elemento circles around function rather than form and the first defines the latter. The interior is exclusively shaped by the carbon fiber monocoque tub which provides a minimalist yet purely Lamborghini feeling. The most unique feature is the fact that the Sesto Elemento does not have seats. Quite literally the cushioning is fixed to the carbon fiber tub giving the driver an unparalled sense of road feel. In order to adapt drivers of differing stature the steering wheel is completely adjustable for height and reach. Furthermore, the pedals can be adjusted longitudinally.

As for the use of leather, wood grain, or any other typical luxury material, they are non-existent. This car gives the feel of a race car once inside. The CFRP material is exposed everywhere and even major components of the engine management system are visible. Controls are just as simple and include a starter button, reverse gear button, and a final switch for the lights. The weight reduction inside and out has led to a major savings when compared to other lightweight Lamborghini models. The Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera has a dry weight of only 1,340 kilograms. Compared with the already extremely lean Gallardo LP 560-4 Coupé, this represents a further reduction of 70 kilograms, or 154 lbs, which would easily make it the lightest of any sports car.

Performance

With the Elemento having an overall curb weight of just 2,202 lbs and a massive V10 power unit feeding a permanent all-wheel drive system, this car is sure to impress on the track. Output is 570hp giving the lightweight bull a power to weight ratio of 1.75 kilograms per horsepower. What that statistic really comes down to is the car being able to accelerate from a standstill through 60mph in 2.5 seconds.

The V10 offers 5,204 cm3 of displacement, delivering a specific output of 80.5 kW (109.6 hp) per liter of displacement. The engine utilizes an aluminum crankcase including dry sump lubrication and a cylinder angle of 90 degrees. Both solutions are an integral part of the lightweight engineering approach, as well as serving to lower the center of gravity and thus tighten the handling characteristics. Ideal combustion chamber fill comes courtesy of a switch-over induction system and continually variable, chain-driven camshafts.

Lamborghini has taken its carbon fiber knowledge and expanded it to the suspension as well. Carbon-fiber control arms help reduce weight while the rear subframe with the engine mount and rear axle suspension points are made from aluminum which is another lightweight material that is used extensively in high performance vehicle design. The glass composite material used for the tailpipes on the exhaust system, which is composed of ceramic powder and synthetic resin, makes this carbon material extremely heat resistant.

The Sesto will use an e-gear transmission controlled by paddle shifters on the steering column. It uses a six gear setup and is automated to complete shifts faster than a human is able to. The final piece of the equation for the Sesto Elemento was the use of its partner company Audi and their knowledge of all-wheel drive systems.

Pricing

The production Sesto Elemento is rumored to be priced at 1.9 million euro, or about $2.8 million at the current exchange rates, with units arriving in October 2011. Apparently, only 20 units of this supercar will be built, with three headed over to stateside.

Competition

In the $2-3 million dollar category, there is quite literally no competition for this car. Nothing on today’s market exhibits the use of carbon fiber to the same extent that the Sesto Elemento has and in the near future don’t look for any rivals. The Koenigsegg Agera R is close in some respects, but goes about things completely differently. It and the Bugatti Veyron are more concerned with using brute force to reach high speeds, where the Lamborghini was initially a testbed for CFRP technology. Koenigsegg is a company that has a lot of experience with carbon fiber as well, but has nowhere near the resources that Lamborghini can pull from thanks to the help from Boeing. Overall, this car will go down in the history books as one of the most radical design concepts to ever come from Sant’Agata Bolognese – and that is not something said every day.